Obituary: Donald Duane “Don” Holman, 81

Donald Duane “Don” Holman, 81, of Plattsmouth died Nov. 30, 2012 at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Neb. He was born Feb. 17, 1931 in Hamburg to Oscar and Leta (Leckenby) Holman.

Donald Duane “Don” Holman, 81, of Plattsmouth died Nov. 30, 2012 at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Neb. He was born Feb. 17, 1931 in Hamburg to Oscar and Leta (Leckenby) Holman.

He graduated from Hamburg High School in 1949. He married Elizabeth “Liz” Matney in Farragut on March 24, 1951. He worked as a pipeline construction project superintendent. He later was street superintendent for the City of Plattsmouth, Neb. He and Liz owned and operated the Avenue Bar.

Don was an avid baseball fan and played in Hamburg city leagues as a young man. He once batted against Satchel Page in an exhibition game. He enjoyed watching sports, reading, hunting, fishing, billiards and golf.

He was a member of Plattsmouth Lodge #6 A.F.&A.M. and the Plattsmouth Eagles Club FOE #365. Don’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his grandchildren.